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Brad King and Alan Moses are raising money for the Wounded Warrior Project by volunteering for a form of physical torture that was once traditional in military training: running in combat boots.

Donors to the fund for combat veterans' rehabilitation have responded to the Pensacola pair's sacrifice by contributing nearly $6,000, and the Pensacola Marathon is seeking a higher profile by publicizing their effort.

But King and Moses share a little-known secret about modern-day combat boots: Many models are of about the same weight and comfort levels as pricey running shoes. ...